An Indiana man allegedly blackmailed teenaged boys into being his camera “slaves” by threatening to post their videos on gay porn websites, a criminal complaint said.
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Officials are still reviewing the footage from all 25 Navy Seal helmet cameras that recorded the 40-minute raid on bin Laden’s compound, and have released new details on the videos. Bin Laden was wearing a white undershirt and tan robe when the SEALS…
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New Details from SEAL Helmet Cams
Albert Einstein made many contributions to modern science, but it’s the videos, bobblehead dolls and Halloween masks using his image that continue to generate millions of dollars long after his death.
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Einstein granddaughter wants a share
The raunchy, ribald antics that cost Capt. Owen P. Honors his command have a long history in the U.S. Navy, where leaders have routinely tolerated such behavior in the name of maintaining morale at sea.
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Navy commander fired for making bawdy videos
A snowboarding band of friends introduce a new headphones line Hanging with the Frends crew means lots and lots of laughs, as I recently learned over dinner. The ” Frends ” are actually seven guys who regularly win professional (if not Olympic) snowboarding medals and since banding together in 2006 have become their own sort of self-entertaining traveling circus. Despite their penchant for making videos of each other pulling silly stunts or simply having a good time, they certainly know how to reign it in and focus on something they are passionate about—whether that’s on the mountain or designing their new collection of headphones. The latest addition to their eponymous fashion and accessories label, Frends co-founder Keir Dillon tells us headphones are the perfect fit for their crew because “There is nothing better than linking turns to your favorite music.” The collection includes four colorful styles—Classic (inspired by an old Marshall amp), Alli, Coupe and Clip—all affordable and meticulously designed to the Frends’ expectations, which is the earnest concern of making sure it’s done right. Dillon explains, “We wanted to find that balance of enough pop to express yourself, but also not so much that you look like a cartoon character walking down the street.” With fabric cords, enticing unisex colorways, iPhone and Blackberry compatible mics and custom tips for the ear buds, the headphones are the perfect blend of youthful zest with considered design. Initially trying each style, we’ve been road-testing the Coupe ear buds daily, listening to a variety of music genres through a variety of platforms. From computer to mp3 player, the earphones hold up, delivering an intense supply of dynamic sound for a relatively low price point (Coupes are $30). Creating a quality product at a price people can actually afford was a principal concern for Frends, who understand no one likes to settle and “strive to deliver all of our products with the features you want.” A “platform for ideas to grow from,” Frends plan to keep on delivering “innovative products that push what people expect out of their electronics” while allowing the consumer decide the future. Dillon explains, “If there is a demand for a certain product we will do our best to fulfill that demand.” Frends headphones come packaged in corrugated cardboard and biodegradable plastic and currently sell online from Zumiez and select Burton stores with prices spanning $30-60.
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Frends Headphones
Cheer on Cool Hunting as our videos compete for Vimeo’s best Original Series The first-annual Vimeo Awards and Festival showcases the talented roster of producers, editors, directors and more that create the oft-entertaining and -beautifully shot motion pictures hosted on web’s premier alternative channel. We’re thrilled and honored to announce that Cool Hunting has been selected as a finalist in the Original Series category. Included among an accomplished group of challengers, we invite you to come out to see all the films and cheer us on to victory. The festival takes place in NYC on 8-9 October 2010. Tickets sell through Vimeo’s website for $120 and $90 for students, enter discount code “COOL” upon checkout to receive 20% off the ticket price.
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Add depth to photos and videos with Roxio’s 3D editing software The Roxio Creator 2011 media suite brings photos to life with its first-ever set of tools for capturing, creating and sharing 3D photos and videos on a PC. The program works with both content captured on a stereoscopic camera or standard 2D device, smartly enhancing or converting the files into impressive photos with full depth and scale. To achieve a 3D photo without a stereoscopic camera, start by simply taking two photos of the same shot, the first with a slight lean to the left, the second with a slight lean to the right—this provides the left eye, right eye effect. Upload the two photos to Creator 2011, which takes over from there with an easily navigable system for meshing the photos together, as well as typical editing effects. The software’s VideoWave feature helps stabilize and splice together footage from 3D-enabled cameras, standard video camcorders or both, for a modern take on the home movie. Once finished with the editing, you can upload the photos or videos to YouTube or Facebook, or produce a standard or high-definition DVD. The program also provides the option of choosing Anaglyph (for regular monitors or TVs) or RealID modes (for 3D-compatible viewing technology). To celebrate its launch, we’re giving away five boxes of Creator 2011 to CH readers. Follow us on Twitter and tweet a favorite photo you would like in 3D with @coolhunting and #creator2011 to enter. We will only accept one entry per user. Entries must be submitted by 6pm EST on 25 August 2010. Winners will be drawn at random from all qualifying (i.e. correct answer and only one entry) entrants at 12pm EST on 27 August 2010 and will be notified via Twitter.
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Creator 2011 Giveaway
A brilliant ’72 video from the Eames Office begs you to slow down and learn about an iconic instant camera A precursor to today’s digital era, Polaroid’s iconic 1972 SX-70 Land Camera is notable not only for its achievements as the first folding and first SLR instant camera but also for its perfection in form, function, and beauty. The revolutionary camera ignited and defined the instant era, allowing a photographer to focus solely on capturing the the moment at hand. One of our favorite sources of inspiration, a pristine example along with its brass-riveted leather case sits on the book shelves at CH HQ. Though we see it every day we were reminded of its importance when our friend Doug Jaeger posted a 1972 video celebrating the camera and its made-in-America pride (a theme that brands like Jeep , Corvette , and Levi’s are currently emphasizing in their campaigns). Partially because the camera’s technology was so radical at the time and partially because it came about during an era where people allowed themselves the luxury to understand how things function, the Office of Charles and Ray Eames produced a 10-minute-long video advertisement (more of a documentary, really) about the SX-70, which beautifully captures the camera in all of its glory. What’s most surprising (and rewarding) is the pacing and storytelling—something that lacks in today’s 30 second sound-bite, ADD, multitasking culture. Though parts of the video may feel slow, you will be completely rewarded for your patience. As the brilliantly executed video demonstrates, the sleek leather and aluminum SX-70 “helps meet the universal need to do things well.” Designed so that the face perfectly fits into the device when looking through the viewfinder, the camera’s intelligible exterior conceals a complex internal structure—a system that perfectly illustrates Edwin Land ‘s philosophy to only undertake a project that is manifestly important and “nearly impossible.” The camera’s unique optical path (fully explained at 4:13 in the video) is a result of its folding capability. A four element lens collects and then bounces light off a permanent mirror onto a Fresnel surface. The light is bundled, bounced back again and then passed through two astigmatism-correcting slits before hitting an aspheric plastic mirror, creating an image which is then captured through the Fresnel and an elevated taking mirror. Flash bulbs and close up lenses were some of the additional equipment availale for this flexible camera. The SX-70 film was the first instant film that was self-contained and didn’t require timing or peeling. The film developed in a few minutes but continued to set for a few days, allowing photographers of all skill levels to achieve previously unattainable effects by cooling or heating the film during that time. While the SX-70 (along with all Polaroid cameras) is no longer produced today eBay often has several to choose from, and thanks to the Impossible Project you can still order film for it.
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Polaroid SX-70 Land Camera
